Upon arrival in the unit, the anesthesia provider informs the PACU nurse of pertinent details on the patient's history, medical condition, anesthesia, and surgery.
Anesthetist should manage the patient until a PACU nurse secures admission vital signs and attaches appropriate monitors.
Document the time and amount of all neuromuscular relaxants, respiratory depressant medications, and reversal agents.
Never transfer responsibility to PACU personnel until the patient's airway status, ventilation, and hemodynamic are appropriate.
Check the function of indwelling cannula, intravenous catheters, and monitors before leaving.

Table 5:1 Components of a post anesthesia care unit admission report
Preoperative history Medication allergies or reactions Pertinent earlier surgical procedures Underlying medical illness Chronic medications Acute problems (e.g., ischemia, dehydration) Premedications NPO status	Intraoperative factors Surgical procedure Type of anesthetic Relaxant/reversal status Time and amount of opioids administered Type and amount of intravenous fluids administered Estimated blood loss Urine output Unexpected surgical or anesthetic events Intraoperative vital sign ranges Drugs given (e.g., steroids, diuretics, antibiotics, …)
Assessment and report of current status Airway patency Ventilatory adequacy Level of consciousness Level of pain Heart rate and heart rhythm Blood pressure Intravascular volume status Size and location of intravenous catheters Overall impression	Postoperative instructions in collaboration with the surgeon. Expected airway and ventilatory status Acceptable vital sign ranges Acceptable urine output and blood loss Surgical instructions (e.g., positioning, wound care) Anticipated cardiovascular problems Orders for therapeutic interventions Diagnostic tests to be secured Therapeutic goals and end points before discharge Location of responsible physician